{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/629055ccbf2aaf00130112d2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Day 468 || scammed (+ how likely it is to happen to you) ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/1653268330489-302af9cc8ab6429897ac2b239aed39d6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Have you ever been scammed?</p><p><br></p><p>In the first Friendly Fear Bait Friday (FFBF) - we're discussing the concept of the theme and introducing the first fear bait: SCAMS! </p><p><br></p><p>Here are some scam stats: </p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>In the US, one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year.</strong></li><li><strong>1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year.&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>You are more likely to become a victim of identity fraud by having your wallet snatched than you are via online fraud.&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.</strong></li><li><strong>In 2018 internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation were responsible for a&nbsp;&nbsp;massive $2.7 billion in financial losses.</strong></li><li><strong>In 2019 phishing attempts grew by 65%.</strong></li><li><strong>1 in 10 profiles on free dating sites is a scam.</strong></li><li><strong>In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud.</strong></li><li><strong>58% of scammers are using old-fashioned techniques.</strong></li><li><strong>When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.</strong></li><li><strong>In 2019 phishing attempts have grown by 65%.&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Every month around 1.5 million new phishing sites are set up.</strong></li><li><strong>Over 53% of Americans fabricate part of their online dating profiles.</strong></li><li><strong>Around 10% of accounts on free sites are scams. Some are just fake profiles. Others are fraudsters looking to make money. This percentage is significantly lower on paid sites.&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>&nbsp;Resource, linked below in bio is https://legaljobs.io/blog/scam-statistics/</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>See the extended bonus version of <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.youtube.com/juliemerica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">THIS</a> episode on <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.youtube.com/juliemerica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/juliemerica</a> and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If can <strong>share</strong> this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter at www.<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">makeyourdamnbedpodcast</a>.com or visit our <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>patreon</strong></a> for highly exclusive bonus content.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content).&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Honestly, though, <strong><em>thank</em></strong> <strong><em>you</em></strong> for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>luhh ya.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only.&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>All content is presented on an \"as-is\" basis.</em></p>","author_name":"Julie Merica"}